Q.Suppose you are from a poor family and you wish to get help from the government to set up a petty shop. Under which scheme will you apply for assistance and why?

A petty shop is a self-employment venture, so the right scheme is one that gives the educated unemployed from low-income families finance to start their own enterprise. …

To set up a petty shop, I would apply under the Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY).

Why PMRY:

1. A petty shop is a form of self-employment, and PMRY is a self-employment programme meant exactly for this.
2. PMRY provides financial assistance to the educated unemployed from low-income families in both rural and urban areas — which fits someone from a poor family.
3. The help can be used to set up any kind of enterprise that generates employment, including a small shop.

Alternatives for the same purpose: …